Shortline Updates November 2020

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A line of ~15 hoppers in Lowell. 3 being unloaded. Windows closed and can’t always hear GRE come into Lowell.

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Z62718 Approaching Rosy Mound Speed Restriction MMRR 2019 leading 2170? No Visual, only horn 23:13

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Lake State will be running a Ballast Train from Grayling to Gaylord this afternoon.

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LSRC 4201 LHF SB at Grange Hall Rd 5:19 w thre cars

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Is this in the Flint area? That's usually where 4201 is assigned.
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Thu Nov 19, 2020 5:19 pm
LSRC 4201 LHF SB at Grange Hall Rd 5:19 with three cars
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AARR wrote:
Thu Nov 19, 2020 6:31 pm
Is this in the Flint area? That's usually where 4201 is assigned.
LansingRailFan wrote:
Thu Nov 19, 2020 5:19 pm
LSRC 4201 LHF SB at Grange Hall Rd 5:19 with three cars
Sorry. Should’ve added “Holly, MI.”

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Z62719 clear Grand Haven 2170 Leading 2019 No Visual, Only Horn 23:14

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HESR arriving Durand at 1337. 80 cars. Pair of SD40-2 in orange.

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Mixed freight or unit train?
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Fri Nov 20, 2020 1:39 pm
HESR arriving Durand at 1337. 80 cars. Pair of SD40-2 in orange.
PatC created a monster, 'cause nobody wants to see Don Simon no more they want AARR I'm chopped liver, well if you want AARR this is what I'll give ya, bad humor mixed with irrelevant info that'll make you roll your eyes quicker than a ~Z~ banhammer...

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AARR wrote:
Fri Nov 20, 2020 5:01 pm
Mixed freight or unit train?
bnsfben wrote:
Fri Nov 20, 2020 1:39 pm
HESR arriving Durand at 1337. 80 cars. Pair of SD40-2 in orange.
Mixed

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Thanks Ben. Possibly its filled out by a long cut of bottom ash gondolas.
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AARR wrote:
Fri Nov 20, 2020 5:01 pm
Mixed freight or unit train?
bnsfben wrote:
Fri Nov 20, 2020 1:39 pm
HESR arriving Durand at 1337. 80 cars. Pair of SD40-2 in orange.
Mixed
PatC created a monster, 'cause nobody wants to see Don Simon no more they want AARR I'm chopped liver, well if you want AARR this is what I'll give ya, bad humor mixed with irrelevant info that'll make you roll your eyes quicker than a ~Z~ banhammer...

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2 tracks with hoppers in Lowell. One track CP, the other BNSF. Windows closed, not sure when they arrived.

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Saw SB MQT at Ann Street around 11:00am, looked like 4 engines, could not stay for a car count. Heard GRE in Lowell a few minutes ago, I will see what they left later today.

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HESR 701 heading north out of Durand at 3:40pm. Dunno what the power is.

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30 or more cars on various tracks around King in Lowell.

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Z627 clear West Olive 23:15 MMRR 2170 leading solo with 15 bottom ash gons and 1 tank
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Thanks for posting the consists. Is it bottom ash in those gondolas?
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Z627 clear West Olive 23:15 MMRR 2170 leading solo with 15 fly ash gons and 1 tank
PatC created a monster, 'cause nobody wants to see Don Simon no more they want AARR I'm chopped liver, well if you want AARR this is what I'll give ya, bad humor mixed with irrelevant info that'll make you roll your eyes quicker than a ~Z~ banhammer...

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AARR wrote:
Wed Nov 25, 2020 6:46 am
Thanks for posting the consists. Is it bottom ash in those gondolas?
Talk wrote:
Tue Nov 24, 2020 11:38 pm
Z627 clear West Olive 23:15 MMRR 2170 leading solo with 15 fly ash gons and 1 tank
I've heard both bottom ash and fly ash, but Yes it is.

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Talk wrote:
Wed Nov 25, 2020 10:54 am
AARR wrote:
Wed Nov 25, 2020 6:46 am
Thanks for posting the consists. Is it bottom ash in those gondolas?
Talk wrote:
Tue Nov 24, 2020 11:38 pm
Z627 clear West Olive 23:15 MMRR 2170 leading solo with 15 fly ash gons and 1 tank
I've heard both bottom ash and fly ash, but Yes it is.
Bottom ash.

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LansingRailFan wrote:
Wed Nov 25, 2020 11:06 am
Talk wrote:
Wed Nov 25, 2020 10:54 am
AARR wrote:
Wed Nov 25, 2020 6:46 am
Thanks for posting the consists. Is it bottom ash in those gondolas?
I've heard both bottom ash and fly ash, but Yes it is.
Bottom ash.
Thank you! :D

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